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Carol’s Musings: Freecycle

November 25, 2012 fiona

The Corner Shop” at Swansea’s Llansamlet recycling centre.

Take your rubbish to the tip, and whatever is remotely usable drop in at the shop. Whilst you’re there, see if there is anything you fancy for £1. Proceeds go to charity. I just hope that they check for hidden gems before they put items on the shelves.

It saves half decent stuff going to landfill, or maybe saves the person who brings stuff a separate journey to donate elsewhere.

Maybe more of these will start up once the news gets around.

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Planet Princeton: Artworks Trenton and a Little Synchronicity

November 24, 2012 fiona

Last Friday I posted a notice up on Freecycle.com letting people know I had a mountain of firewood (thanks, Hurricane Sandy) to give away. One of the people who showed up was James Peeples. James is the Chairman of Artworks Trenton. Their mission statement says the organization, “Promotes artistic diversity by fostering creativity, learning, and appreciation of the arts. Our classes, exhibitions, and events make art an accessible experience for all.”

Interesting Stuff, News Articles, US Northeast

Miles & Ozzie: freecycle

November 21, 2012 fiona

freecycle is by no means anything new. but some folks are not familiar with it. basically it works like this: are you looking for something very specific? post an ad. do you have something in your garage/basement/closet that needs a new home? post an ad. it’s that simple. what’s even better is you can put what you have to offer out on your porch with the new owners name on it for them to pick up. you don’t have to wait around. you don’t have to answer your door. same goes for when you want something. just ask for porch pickup and it’s yours.

and it’s all free.

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Redditch Standard: Refresh your living room in four easy steps Read more: Refresh your living room in four easy steps

November 19, 2012 fiona

Finally, check websites like freecycle.com to find replacement frames and furniture or even new items for your living room. They often have great finds and everything on the site is free!

Interesting Stuff, News Articles, Recycling Info, UK

Louisville.com: FreeCycle allows Louisville residents to get and give items for free [family & parenting]

November 17, 2012 fiona

I often struggle to balance our family budget. This daunting task becomes increasingly harder with the rising cost of gas, utilities, and food. On top of this, my daughter hit a growth spurt and her jeans are capris.

I recently encountered a group in Louisville that makes your budgeting a little easier by offering free products. FreeCycle is a grassroots and entirely nonprofit movement of people who are giving (and getting) stuff for free in their own towns. It’s all about reuse and keeping good stuff out of landfills. Louisville has an online group. The Louisville chapter was founded in 2004 and currently has 14,689 members. Here individuals and list the product they are offering or items that want. Other members respond to this post saying they either want it or have it to give.

"about us", Interesting Stuff, Recycling Info, US Central

Alpine Avalanche: Event to promote “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” approach

November 15, 2012 fiona

November 15 is America Recycles Day, and across the nation, thousands of local events will be held to promote and celebrate recycling in the U.S. Recycling has become a multi-billion dollar industry in this country, and no matter what your politics, recycling helps create green jobs, reduces litter and what goes in landfills, and protects our natural resources.

This year in Alpine, we will be promoting “FreeCycling” as a fun and easy way to recycle things you no longer need. The mission of FreeCycle is to keep usable items out of the landfill. It is estimated that FreeCycle groups are helping to keep 500 tons a day from reaching landfills around the world.

"about us", Interesting Stuff, News Articles, Recycling Info, US Southern

Christian Science Monitor: Scour the web for savings

November 4, 2012 fiona

I have a large handful of tools that were given to me by someone on Freecycle. They cost me nothing.

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The Augusta Chronicle: It is a Great Day To Be a Dog

October 26, 2012 fiona

Amanda told me that you can check Freecycle or a thrift store to find an inexpensive crib mattress which you can then wash down with some diluted bleach. She took some comfy fleece material and cut two pieces that extended 6 inches past the edge of the mattress. Then, cut four inch long strips that are about two inches wide. Place one piece of fabric on top of the mattress, and one on the bottom, lining up your strips. Now, tie these strips (a top one to a bottom one) together, all the way around. And there you have it!!

Interesting Stuff, News Articles, Recycling Info, US Southern

Yahoo News: Where to Get The Most Money For Your Used Gadgets

October 23, 2012 fiona

A final option is Freecycle. The Freecycle Network has over 5000 groups around the world that match people getting rid of old items with those who want it. You won’t make any money with this one, but it may keep things that you think are junk from going into the landfill.

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Telegraph.co.uk: Stop spending – start sharing instead

October 21, 2012 fiona

One site to try is Justfortheloveofit.org. Simply register your location and anything you have to offer. Or if you need something on a more permanent basis, try Freecycle.com, an online community that matches people who have items they want to get rid of with people who can use them. Not only kind on the environment by reducing landfill, Freecycle is great for the pocket, too.

As one of the main rules of Freecycle is a “pick up yourself” policy, your local group is a handy way of getting rid of large items you would normally have to pay to have removed, such as garden furniture and sheds.

Interesting Stuff, News Articles, Recycling Info, UK

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